Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Balls Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Balls Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
Common questions in Balls Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Balls Green?
It can do. Balls Green is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Balls Green?
Yes, Balls Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How new roof snagging works in Balls Green
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We’re often asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Balls Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Balls Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Balls Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Balls Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Balls Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Towns and villages near Balls Green
What else we do in Balls Green
Balls Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Balls Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. In and around Balls Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Balls Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Balls Green and the surrounding area. Balls Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Frating Road, Chapel Lane and Brundells Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Balls Green, we cover Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west) and Great Bromley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Balls Green
Around Balls Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Snooty Fox pub. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.